SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES
PRINTMAKING I
Prepared by
the Academic Affairs Sub-Committee, Texas Association of Schools of Art
October, 1997

A.  PRINTMAKING I  (TCCN 2333)
TASA course description - Prerequisite:  The freshman transfer curriculum.
Printmaking I is an introductory studio course exploring basic printmaking 
processes 		and techniques.

B.  FOCUS, PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE:

1.  COURSE PURPOSE
The purpose of Printmaking I is to introduce students to the history and 
techniques of a variety of print processes used in making unique and limited edition 
fine art prints.

2.  COURSE GOALS:
Printmaking I is designed to help students adapt the many methods of 					
printmaking into their working vocabulary.  Expression is to be supported by 			
mastery of means.  Problem solving, critical thinking skills, aesthetic 				
judgment, and self confidence which comes from accomplishment are a few 				
of the desired outcomes.  By the end of the semester,  each student will:
a.		have demonstrated an ability to translate concept into tangible printed 				
results.
b.		have participated in individual and group critiques.
c.		have demonstrated safe and effective studio practices.
d.		have demonstrated confidence in personal creativity.
e.		have demonstrated specific knowledge of contemporary & historic prints
and printmakers.
	
C.  PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - Expected student outcomes by domain:
1.  COGNITIVE:  (Development of critical thinking skills, conceptual constructs, 				
specialized vocabulary and art history.)
a.		each student will be able to research historical & contemporary aspects of	
printmaking.
b.		each student will be able to assess and verbalize thoughts about own work 
and classmates'.
c.		each student will be able to use vocabulary specific to printmaking processes
	
	
2.  PSYCHOMOTOR:  (Development of manipulative, work-oriented skills;  demonstration 
of specific process skills).  By the end of the semester:
a. 		Each student will demonstrate ability to conceive, develop, and complete 				
visual ideas in printmaking media.
b.		Each student will demonstrate the ability to effectively deposit ink on paper 				
in desired areas only.
c.		Each student will demonstrate the ability to effectively design, ink, and print 			
a surface in relief..
d.		Each student will design, ink, and print an image using an intaglio or screen 			
stencil process.
e.		Each student will register paper on inked surfaces to produce multicolored 				
images.
f.		Each student will demonstrate safe effective use of equipment & chemicals.
g.		Each student will demonstrate ability to identify historical influences in their 			
own work.
h.		Each student will demonstrate ability to perform necessary curatorial clean-				
up steps on prints

	  		
3.  AFFECTIVE:  (Development of behavioral skills which help the student acquire a 			
positive attitude toward self, other students, faculty, facilities and equipment, 			
housekeeping in the work area, and the ability to carry out directions, meet 				
deadlines, meet attendance requirements, etc.)
a.		Each student will maintain class attendance.
b.		Each student will student will observe safe studio practices.
c.		Each student will  maintain clean working areas. 
d.		Each student will demonstrate ability to follow task instructions.
e.		Each student will  work cooperatively with others.
f.		Each student will demonstrate ability to complete tasks.
g.		Each student will demonstrate ability to focus on group objectives.
h..		Each student will demonstrate ability to focus on personal objectives.
i.		Each student will comply with due dates.
j.		Each student will participate in group critiques.
k.		Each student will demonstrate the ability to tolerate diverse views.
l.		Each student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
m.		Each student will demonstrate the ability to offer and receive constructive 				
criticism.